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Avalon II from Microgaming: Slot Review - in search of the Holy Grail

Aid King Arthur on his quest to find the Holy Grail and defeat the shadowy Black Knight!

This game is a follow-up to the hugely successful Avalon game. Just like the previous game, it is set in King Arthur's time and as such Avalon plays a big role here.
This time around King Arthur is on the hunt for the Holy Grail and needs your help so he can return it to Avalon for safe keeping.

The game has 5 reels and 243 ways to win and contains a whole host of features such as rolling reels, free spins and a variety of bonus games to keep your quest ticking over!

Avalon II Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to mention is the Wild symbol. It is denoted by a lady of the lake symbol and if it lands on reel 3 then it can expand to award additional wins.

Merlin also pops up randomly on the reels and when he does, you are awarded a random cash prize or multiplier so make sure to keep an eye out for this famous wizard!

The standout feature of this game is the Grail Bonus feature which is a collection of 8 bonus games. You can trigger this feature when you land 3 or more Grail Bonus symbols anywhere on the reels. You will then be asked to choose a path that will inch you that bit closer to the Holy Grail itself. The paths are as followed:

Lake of Legend – This is a roll the dice type game and you need to try and reforge Excalibur using various sword fragments. You are given 10 dice rolls to accomplish this and if you manage to reforge Excalibur within these rolls then you will be given a 15X multiplier on top of your previous wins along with a 6X multiplier for any remaining dice rolls you have left.

Misty Vale – You get to choose a character to become an extra wild and you will receive 15 free spins and the chosen Wild will become a 2X multiplier.
The game then branches out into further paths after you play these features and you can choose from the following paths:

Whispering Woods – A White Knight will present you with 5 shields to choose from. You can keep the shield you choose or choose another in order to get the highest multiplier available.

Forest Falls - You will receive 20 free spins here and the Avalon II logo will act as a Trailing Wild. This will create a trail of wilds sliding down the wheels. Unfortunately, Free Spins cannot be retriggered in this game.

Dusky Moors - You will be presented with 12 items on the screen in this game and you have to match 2 of the same helm to win a prize. Each helm contains a multiplier ranging from 6X to 20X and bonus rewards are multiplied by the current multiplier.

Morgan's Keep – You are given 20 free spins as well as a 2X multiplier. Rolling Reels are active in this game meaning you can be awarded multiple consecutive wins and consecutive wins will also increase the multiplier value.

Hall of Shadows – This requires you to defeat the Black Knight and you are awarded cash prizes based on successful blocks or attacks. Defeat him and the Holy Grail is yours!

Isle of Avalon – You spin wheels in this game in order to obtain the highest multiplier bonus. There are 4 wheels you get to spin but you can only use the 4th wheel if you land a zero on the 3rd wheel. The numbers won on each wheel will combine to give you a multiplier award.

Best Welcome Bonus for Avalon II

Theme, Graphics and Sound

Right from the start, you can tell that Microgaming put a lot of work into this game. Unlike the previous game in this series, the graphics are fantastic with lots of bright 3D animations and each and every symbol is wonderfully detailed. The eerie background sets up a moody environment with mist pouring out of the Lady of the Lake statues. I also enjoyed how other characters from King Arthur are brought to the fore here like Morgan and the infamous Black Knight.

The music is of the epic variety and the soundtrack is very orchestral. It compliments the game really well the more you play and draws you into King Arthur's world as his quest for the elusive Holy Grail unfolds.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 243 ways to win, an average RTP of 95.92%, and a top maximum payout worth a whopping 16,000X your bet!

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.30, 0.60, 0.90, 1.20, 1.50, 1.80, 2.40, 3.00, 4.50, 6.00, 7.50

Based on an original bet of 0.30:

  • Grail Bonus Symbol: 0.30 for 2X, 1.50 for 3X, 6.00 for 4, 30.00 for 5X
  • Avalon II Logo Symbol: 0.05 for 2X, 1.00 for 3X, 5.00 for 4X, 20.00 for 5X
  • Arthur Symbol: 0.02 for 2X, 0.40 for 3X, 1.50 for 4X, 10.00 for 5X
  • Merlin Symbol: 0.02 for 2X, 0.30 for 3X, 1.00 for 4X, 8.00 for 5X
  • Guinevere Symbol: 0.20 for 3X, 0.80 for 4X, 6.00 for 5X
  • Morgan Symbol: 0.15 for 3X, 0.60 for 4X, 4.00 for 5X
  • Black Knight Symbol: 0.10 for 3X, 0.60 for 4X, 2.00 for 5X
  • A Symbol: 0.08 for 3X, 0.30 for 4X, 1.00 for 5X
  • K Symbol: 0.08 for 3X, 0.30 for 4X, 1.00 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 0.06 for 3X, 0.15 for 4X, 0.80 for 5X
  • J Symbol: 0.06 for 3X, 0.15 for 4X, 0.80 for 5X
  • 10 Symbol: 0.04 for 3X, 0.10 for 4X, 0.60 for 5X
  • 9 Symbol: 0.04 for 3X, 0.10 for 4X, 0.60 for 5X

Our Verdict on Avalon II

Avalon II is produced by Microgaming and it's a rip-roaring adventure through the mysterious island of Avalon. It is a vast improvement on the first game with a very slick presentation and heaps of features on offer. The Grail Bonus game is a fantastic addition to this game and makes you feel like you are in control of King Arthur's destiny.

Aid King Arthur on his quest to find the Holy Grail and you just might come up trumps by bagging the mouth-watering jackpot prize of 16,000X your bet. Now that is one Holy Grail definitely worth seeking out!

Find the Holy Grail and you will be greatly rewarded!